The White Lotus fans are all fuming at same character over stupid move
The White Lotus viewers were left seething as they saw a character make a 'stupid' move that could have dire consequences
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Fans of The White Lotus are up in arms over one character's blundering behaviour, fearing it could spell doom as hinted in the opening episode of season three.
Set in a Thai resort this time around, Mike White's acclaimed satirical series sees Timothy Ratliff (portrayed by Jason Isaacs) on a downward spiral.
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Upon discovering his embezzlement has been uncovered, Timothy faces the grim prospect of imprisonment upon his return from holiday.
Desperate and cornered, he snatches a pistol from Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong), the resort's security guard, and ponders ending his own life.
Although Gaitok spots the theft on CCTV, his confrontation with Timothy in the restroom ends in failure, as Timothy dismisses the claim and leaves with the gun still hidden away, reports the Mirror US.
Audiences who tuned into the fifth episode last Sunday (March 16) were left aghast at Gaitok's feeble effort to reclaim his weapon, which had only recently been entrusted to him.
Social media was abuzz with viewers criticising the guard's ineptitude, expressing hope that he might find some form of redemption as the season progresses.
A Reddit user vented their frustration: "This honestly was p***ing me off. So slow to check the cameras he looks at every day. Knows exactly who did it. Takes a 30m detour to watch Mook (Lalisa Manobal) dance?
"Build up courage? Finally gets his chance and rolls over immediately. Just exudes incompetence. Friendly guy though."
Another viewer fumed: "Once again, I was yelling at Gaitok for being such a spectacular failure."
The frustration is spreading to X (formerly Twitter), where fans are airing their grievances with Gaitok's apparent timidity.
"I try to give him grace bc he's adorable but Gaitok so damn useless. #WhiteLotus," lamented one fan.
Another confused observer put forth the question: "How Gaitok still has a job...beats me #TheWhiteLotus."
And a flabbergasted fan exclaimed: "Gaitok p***es me off why are u acting shy trying to get the gun back.
"You let him walk out the restroom denying when u could've brought up u have security footage #TheWhiteLotus."
Amidst the criticism, one voice of empathy arose in the replies: "He scared of getting strike 2 cause this job is the only way he'll see Mook."
In the show, Timothy has yet to take action with the gun, as his wife Victoria (played by Parker Posey) interrupted him right as he seemed poised to use it.
But the viewers are left wondering if this might be the very gun that's linked to the chilling shooting hinted at in the season's opening.
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Or will Rick Hatchett (portrayed by Walton Goggins) come back wielding the firearm in question after his pivotal journey to Bangkok?
The White Lotus season 3 continues Sundays on HBO and the following Monday on Sky Go and NOW.
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